New York City's mayoral primary is heating up, and all eyes are on Tuesday's election—not just because of the tight race, but also because it’s using ranked choice voting (RCV). This system lets voters rank candidates in order of preference, which could shake up how the winner is decided. It’s a big test for RCV in a major U.S. city, and the outcome might influence how other places run their elections.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another local election—it’s a potential game-changer for how votes are counted. If ranked choice voting works well in a city as big and diverse as New York, it could pave the way for other cities to adopt it, making elections more reflective of voter preferences. But if it backfires or causes confusion, critics will pounce. Either way, it’s a story worth watching.